Pediatric Speech Therapist — Multidisciplinary Impact

Children's Habilitation Center; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Habilitation Center seeks a Speech Therapist to assess and treat residents with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders. You will help residents achieve maximum performance within their capabilities and work closely with an interdisciplinary team.

The role includes evaluating residents, developing care plans, documenting services promptly, and participating in rounds and committees. A Master's in Speech-Language Pathology and a current Illinois license are required, along

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology.
• Valid Illinois State License.
• Experience with developmentally disabled, medically complex children.
• Current Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and provides individualized treatment to residents for communication disorders, voice and swallowing impairment, and neurologic deficits.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and serves as a consultant on teams.
• Develops and documents initial assessments and care plans within ten days of admission; prepares IPP/IEP plans annually and as needed.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of speech therapy services.
• Recommends modifications to therapy plans and coordinates changes with care teams.
• Reports changes in a resident’s condition to CHC leadership and coordinates care as directed.
• Trains and advises team members and families regarding therapy plans, devices, and positioning.
• Abides by CHC policies and participates in committees as required.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Experience with developmentally"

BLS certification

Education

Master's degree in Speech Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology

Valid Illinois State License

Job description

Children's Habilitation Center seeks a Speech Therapist to assess and treat residents with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders. You will help residents achieve maximum performance within their capabilities and work closely with an interdisciplinary team.

The role includes evaluating residents, developing care plans, documenting services promptly, and participating in rounds and committees. A Master's in Speech-Language Pathology and a current Illinois license are required, along